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Low: Teach Me a Lesson

Low: Teach Me a Lesson

GERMANY coach Joachim Low is viewing tonight's showdown against Croatia as not only an opportunity for his side to book their spot in the quarter-finals of Euro 2008, but also to continue his own footballing education. 12 Jun 2008
Podolski Wants to See More From Germany

Podolski Wants to See More From Germany

GERMANY may have impressed some with Sunday's 2-0 victory over Poland in their Euro 2008 opener, but goal hero Lukas Podolski believes they will need to improve if they are to get the best of Croatia. 10 Jun 2008
Mertesacker Sees Room for Improvement

Mertesacker Sees Room for Improvement

GERMANY defender Per Mertesacker claims he will not be resting on his laurels, despite the 2-0 victory over Poland to start Euro 2008. 10 Jun 2008
Podolski Rolls Poland

Podolski Rolls Poland

A GOAL in each half from Polish-born Lukas Podolski was enough for pre-tournament favourites Germany to defeat Poland 2-0 in Euro 2008 Group B. 9 Jun 2008
Ballack In 'Decapitation' Row

Ballack In 'Decapitation' Row

CHESLEA midfielder Michael Ballack has been caught up in a row between Poland and Germany ahead of the European Championships after a newspaper depicted him with his head chopped off. 6 Jun 2008
Low Hails German Motivation

Low Hails German Motivation

GERMANY coach Joachim Low believes his side are champing at the bit to begin Euro 2008. 6 Jun 2008
Low Aiming High At Euro 2008

Low Aiming High At Euro 2008

GERMANY coach Joachim Low was brimming with confidence when he and his squad arrived in the Swiss town of Ascona, their base for Euro 2008, on Tuesday. 4 Jun 2008
Lehmann Clinches Stuttgart Deal

Lehmann Clinches Stuttgart Deal

Jens Lehmann will continue his career after Euro 2008 with Bundesliga side Stuttgart after signing a one-year contract with the 2007 German champions. 4 Jun 2008
Metzelder Concedes Germany Lack Quality

Metzelder Concedes Germany Lack Quality

DEFENDER Christoph Metzelder admits Germany do not have as much quality as some of their rivals at Euro 2008. 2 Jun 2008
Podolski Could Get Midfield Role

Podolski Could Get Midfield Role

GERMANY'S Lukas Podolski could play on the left-hand side of midfield at Euro 2008 rather than his customary position up front. 2 Jun 2008
Ballack Blasts Germany to Victory

Ballack Blasts Germany to Victory

CHELSEA midfielder Michael Ballack scored Germany's winner as they completed their preparations for Euro 2008 with a 2-1 win over Serbia in Gelsenkirchen. 1 Jun 2008
Defensive Errors Must End: Frings

Defensive Errors Must End: Frings

GERMANY midfielder Torsten Frings has admitted the team has to stamp out defensive mistakes if they are to live up to their tag as favourites for Euro 2008. 31 May 2008
Ballack Buoyed By Well-Prepared Germany

Ballack Buoyed By Well-Prepared Germany

GERMANY captain Michael Ballack feels the squad is better prepared for Euro 2008 than it was for the World Cup in 2006. 30 May 2008
Lehmann Critical of Euro 2008 Ball

Lehmann Critical of Euro 2008 Ball

GERMAN goalkeeper Jens Lehmann has admitted he is struggling to adjust to the new ball that will be used at Euro 2008. 30 May 2008
Teenager Marin Cut From Germany Squad

Teenager Marin Cut From Germany Squad

GERMANY coach Joachim Low has axed midfielder Jermaine Jones and strikers Marco Marin and Patrick Helmes from his squad for Euro 2008. 28 May 2008
Germany Slip Up In Warm-Up

Germany Slip Up In Warm-Up

GERMANY blew a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 against Belarus in their penultimate Euro 2008 warm-up friendly. 28 May 2008
Ballack Moving on From Double Disappointment

Ballack Moving on From Double Disappointment

Germany captain Michael Ballack is aiming to go one better with the national team at Euro 2008 after finishing as a runner-up with Chelsea three times this season. 28 May 2008
Euros Will Be Lehmann's Swansong - Bierhoff

Euros Will Be Lehmann's Swansong - Bierhoff

Euro 2008 will be Jens Lehmann's last international tournament, according to Germany team manager Oliver Bierhoff. 22 May 2008
Germany Begin Euro 2008 Preparations

Germany Begin Euro 2008 Preparations

The Germany squad flew out to Mallorca on Monday for a 12-day training camp to begin their preparations for Euro 2008. 20 May 2008
German Coach Springs A Surprise

German Coach Springs A Surprise

GERMANY coach Joachim Low sprang a major surprise on Friday by naming uncapped midfielder Marko Marin from second division champions Borussia Monchengladbach in his provisional squad for Euro 2008. 17 May 2008
Sinkiewicz Ruled Out of Euro 2008

Sinkiewicz Ruled Out of Euro 2008

BAYER Leverkusen defender Lukas Sinkiewicz's hopes of representing Germany at Euro 2008 have been dashed by a serious knee injury. 12 May 2008